Task: 1. Discuss the following concepts a. Confidentiality b. Duty of Care c. Advocacy d. Public liability e. Nurses Codes of Ethics (NMBA) 2. In an emergency situation what would the EN do with the...

Task:

1. Discuss the following concepts
a. Confidentiality
b. Duty of Care
c. Advocacy
d. Public liability
e. Nurses Codes of Ethics (NMBA)
2. In an emergency situation what would the EN do with the victims in the following trauma situations?
a. Excessive Burns
b. Haemorrhage and Shock
3. Outline the process of pre-operative assessment.
4. Describe two (2) medications utilised in preparation for patients being transferred to the operating suite for surgery.
5. Discuss post-operative care of patients following an acute event
6. Describe three (3) medications that may be administered to patients, following acute surgery.
7. Discuss the discharge planning for a person who experienced multiple trauma, including: fractured limbs, acute brain injury, left pneumothorax and facial fractures.
8. Identify the potential complications of blood transfusions
Scenario
Mrs Bennett is 76 year old, obese patient who is admitted for repair of fractured NOF. She is booked in for an open reduction and is due to go to theatre in one hour time. Mrs Bennett has a medical history of Type 1 diabetes. You are the Enrolled Nurse caring for Mrs Bennett.
1. Identify eight (8) important assessments and/or forms you should perform and/or fill out as part of the admission. (This is to exclude name, age, and address.)
2. In your health assessment of Mrs Bennett, name four (4) physiological perimeters you need to assess for in each of the following areas:
a. Respiration
b. Pulse
c. Neurological status
3. Identify four (4) hazards/risks in the operating theatre to the patient and/or staff.
4. What are 2 common types of skin prep solutions used in surgery?